Absolutely Yes.... if your bank closes your account (and some small banks and credit unions take it personally if you discharge their debts claiming they have a policy that if you cause them a loss they don't want your business) then just go across the street since there are plenty of other banks and credit unions that will welcome your money.

Did you bankrupt the bank? Normally you can still get a checking account. All information and responses to this question are not to be deemed as legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship. You should consult with an attorney who can discuss the facts of your case in greater detail and provide you with legal counsel.

If you are able to open an account right now, there shouldn't be a problem keeping it open post-petition. In other words, you should open a bank account with a minimal deposit before filing your case at a bank to which you do not owe any debt. Once it is open, you usually can keep it after the bankruptcy. The existence of the account and the balance on the petition date must be disclosed in the petition and the amount exempted.

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